CVE-2026-75014 in Pet Grooming Management Software
Summary
by MITRE • 08/17/2026
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/get_barcode_data.php. This manipulation of the argument barcode causes sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/17/2026
The SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software version 1.0 contains a critical security flaw located within the administrative module, specifically in the file /admin/get_barcode_data.php. This vulnerability manifests as an SQL injection weakness resulting from improper sanitization and validation of user-supplied input. The application fails to adequately filter or escape special characters within the barcode argument before incorporating it into backend database queries. Consequently, an attacker can inject malicious SQL commands that are executed by the underlying database management system with the privileges configured for the web application service account. This type of flaw is a classic example of CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command which represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous categories of injection vulnerabilities found in modern software applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its remote exploitability. Since the affected endpoint resides within the admin directory, it suggests that access might be restricted to authenticated users; however, if authentication controls are weak or bypassable, or if the application exposes administrative functions publicly by misconfiguration, an unauthenticated attacker could leverage this flaw. Even with limited initial access, a successful SQL injection attack allows for unauthorized data exfiltration, including sensitive customer information such as pet ownership details, contact information, and potentially payment records stored in the database. Furthermore, depending on the specific capabilities of the database engine and its configuration, an attacker might escalate privileges to execute operating system commands, modify application logic by altering table structures or stored procedures, or cause a denial of service through resource exhaustion via complex queries. The existence of published exploits significantly lowers the barrier to entry for attackers, increasing the likelihood of automated scanning tools targeting this specific software version in real-time attacks across the internet.
From a threat intelligence perspective, this vulnerability aligns with MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Data from Local System and SQL Injection. Attackers typically utilize such flaws during the initial access or credential dumping phases to gather reconnaissance data that facilitates further lateral movement within an organization's network infrastructure. The ability to read arbitrary database contents can lead to the compromise of user credentials stored in plaintext or weakly hashed formats, which may be reused across other systems if users practice poor password hygiene. Additionally, the manipulation of barcode data could potentially disrupt business operations by corrupting inventory records or generating false reports that mislead management decisions regarding stock levels and service scheduling.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term security posture improvements. The primary fix involves implementing parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions involving user input, ensuring that the barcode argument is treated strictly as data rather than executable code. Input validation should also be enforced using a whitelist approach where only expected alphanumeric characters are accepted for barcode fields. Developers must review and harden the authentication mechanisms protecting the admin directory to ensure robust access control policies are in place. For organizations currently running this software, immediate patching or upgrading to a patched version provided by SourceCodester is essential if available. In cases where updates are not immediately possible, deploying a Web Application Firewall with rules specifically tuned to detect and block SQL injection patterns can provide a temporary layer of defense while the underlying code vulnerability remains unpatched. Regular security audits and static application security testing should be integrated into the development lifecycle to prevent similar flaws from being introduced in future releases.